Troms district, Troms, Norway

Places to visit near Evenskjer

Evenskjer is a town in Troms district, Troms, Norway, home to about 601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls and 8 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Tjeldøya (21 km), Meahccejávri - Niingsvatnet (25 km) and Langvatnet (29 km).

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Evenskjer, Troms
Evenskjer, Troms district, Troms, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Evenskjer at a glance

Location
Troms district, Troms, Norway
Population
about 601
Coordinates
68.5828° N, 16.5720° E
Places within 50 km
182 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Evenskjer

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Evenskjer

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Evenskjer. The closest is Haukebøvatnet (8 km); the best-known is Meahccejávri - Niingsvatnet (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Evenskjer

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Evenskjer. The closest is Hårberget (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Evenskjer

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Evenskjer. The closest is Fossen (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Evenskjer

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Evenskjer. The closest is Store Rogla (21 km); the best-known is Tjeldøya (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Tjeldøya · river spot · Troms · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kveøya · river spot · Troms · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Rolla · river spot · Troms · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Hinnøya · river spot · Troms · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Store Rogla · river spot · Troms · ~21 km
  • Skogøya · river spot · Nordland · ~23 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Evenskjer

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Evenskjer. The closest is Fjelldalslia Naturreservat (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Evenskjer

18 churches within 100 km of Evenskjer. The closest is Skånland Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Evenskjer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Evenskjer
  2. 1 km Skånland Kirke · church, Troms
  3. 25 km Meahccejávri - Niingsvatnet · lake, Troms
  4. 41 km Tjeldøya · river spot, Troms
  5. 17 km Fjelldalslia Naturreservat · nature spot, Troms
  6. 2 km Loabák - Lavangsfjorden · beach, Troms
  7. 3 km Back to Evenskjer

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How to reach Evenskjer

    All places near Evenskjer by distance

    Within 15 km of Evenskjer

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Evenskjer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5473Haukebøvatnet (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2439Hårberget (6 km)
    Waterfalls3232Fossen (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves825Store Rogla (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1622Fjelldalslia Naturreservat (5 km)
    Churches1818Skånland Kirke (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1113Loabák - Lavangsfjorden (3 km)
    Museums89Gállogieddi (13 km)
    Other attractions66Rikard Kaarbø (30 km)
    Forts & heritage34Ramnes Battery (19 km)
    Caves11Trollkirka (13 km)
    Parks11Folkeparken (29 km)

    Evenskjer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Evenskjer?

    Skånland Kirke (church, about 1 km), Tjeldøya (river spot, about 21 km), Loabák - Lavangsfjorden (beach, about 3 km), Meahccejávri - Niingsvatnet (lake, about 25 km), Fjelldalslia Naturreservat (nature spot, about 5 km), Fjelldal Kapell (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Evenskjer?

    182 places on Spotwander: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 waterfalls, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Evenskjer?

    Haukebøvatnet, about 8 km by road; Vatnjajávri - Tennvatnet (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Evenskjer?

    Hårberget, about 6 km by road; Sætertinden (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Evenskjer?

    Fossen, about 11 km by road; Gahčahakgorži - Fallfossen (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Evenskjer?

    Start in Evenskjer, visit Skånland Kirke, then Meahccejávri - Niingsvatnet, then Tjeldøya, then Fjelldalslia Naturreservat, then Loabák - Lavangsfjorden, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Evenskjer?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Evenskjer

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Evenskjer’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Evenskjer on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.